The Motorists Concours D’Elegance debuts with world-class quality
A stunning array of cars, displayed against the spectacular backdrop of Point Leo Estate sculpture garden, cements the inaugural Concours show as an event to mark in your calendar.
Even the wild winds of Westernport Bay could not put a dampener on the first-ever Motorists Concours D'Elegance event this past weekend.
A spectacular display of cars, seamlessly blending vintage with classic, and classic with modern, nestled in the picturesque surrounds of the Point Leo Estate sculpture park, had the sense of a mature and established event, not one in its debut year.
With over 100 vehicles on display, spanning ten judging categories, the Concours included an eclectic mix of beautifully presented vehicles ranging from a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster, to a 1965 Volvo P1800S coupe, through to the only McLaren F1 in Australia, a car valued in excess of $20 million.
All vehicles were presented with a neat QR code system to allow visitors to quickly learn more about the car, and vote for their 'People's Choice' favourite.
David Belford, of The Motorists, noted "The Motorists Concours D'Elegance at Point Leo Estate on the weekend was the realisation of a dream we all had at The Motorists."
"I was incredibly proud to see the calibre of event we were able to bring together. The level of cars displayed amongst the Sculpture at Point Leo Estate was truly world-class. The positive feedback from entrants and guests so far has been overwhelming, with guests comparing it to Concours they have been to overseas."
Winners of all categories were announced on Sunday afternoon, with the 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Skiff taking the 'Best in Show' prize, while the 1961 Porsche 356B Coupe took the 'People's Choice' honours.
A full list of entrants across all categories can be found below.
Plans are already underway for a follow-up even in 2023 with Belford noting "we are already fielding a few special car entries for next year which we are thoroughly looking forward to."
If the debut show is anything to go by, we cannot wait for next year!
2022 Motorists Concours D'Elegance gallery
2022 Motorists Concours D'Elegance entry list (by category)
Category | Year | Make | Model |
---|---|---|---|
Brass | 1908 | Delage | Type G Race |
1913 | De Dion-Bouton | DW2 | |
Vintage | 1927 | Salmson | Grand Prix |
1923 | Bugatti | T23 Brescia | |
1923 | Cadillac | V63 Tourer | |
1923 | Rolls-Royce | Ghost Brougham De Ville | |
1926 | Rolls-Royce | 20hp Skiff | |
Pre-War | 1936 | Mercedes-Benz | 540K Roadster |
1938 | BMW | 328 Roadster | |
1939 | Jaguar | SS 2.5-litre Saloon | |
1934 | Bentley | 3 1/2-litre Arthur Mulliner FHC | |
1935 | Alta | 1100 SC | |
Post-War | 1957 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SL Roadster |
1957 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SL Gullwing | |
1952 | Lancia | Aurelia B20 Series 2 Coupe | |
1949 | Bristol | 402 DHC | |
1947 | Chevrolet | Fleetmaster Woody | |
1956 | Jaguar | XK140 FHC | |
1958 | Bentley | S1 Continental | |
1954 | Arnolt Bristol | Roadster | |
1962 | Rolls-Royce | Silver Cloud II | |
1950 | Bentley | Mk VI Saloon | |
Classic Era | 1981 | Porsche | 924 Carrera GT |
1967 | Alfa Romeo | Tipo 105 1600 GTC | |
1960 | Porsche | 356B Roadster | |
1974 | Holden | Torana | |
1966 | Ford | Mustang 289 | |
1960 | Fiat | 600 Multipla | |
1967 | Chevrolet | Corvette Stingray Roadster | |
1967 | Chevrolet | Corvette 427 Coupe | |
1965 | Jaguar | E-Type Roadster | |
1968 | Holden | HK Monaro GTS | |
1967 | Ford | Mustang Shelby GT500 | |
1967 | Jaguar | E-Type FHC | |
1967 | Daimler | 250 Saloon | |
1971 | Porsche | 914/6 | |
1962 | Porsche | 356 Convertible | |
1974 | BMW | 2002 Turbo | |
1976 | Ferrari | 308 GTB | |
1968 | Alfa Romeo | 1750 Coupe | |
1975 | Alfa Romeo | Montreal | |
1957 | Alfa Romeo | Tip 101 Giulietta Spider | |
1972 | Aston Martin | Vantage | |
1969 | Lancia | Fulvia HF Fanalone | |
1984 | Jaguar | XJS | |
1974 | Porsche | Carrera 2.7 Targa | |
1985 | Aston Martin | V8 Oscar India GT | |
1965 | Volvo | P1800S Coupe | |
1966 | Ferrari | 330 GT | |
1962 | Ferrari | 250 GTE | |
1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 Daytona | |
1972 | Ferrari | 365 GTC/4 Coupe | |
1961 | Porsche | 365 T5B Coupe | |
1971 | Mazda | Cosmo | |
1961 | Jaguar | E-Type Roadster | |
1959 | Porsche | 356 Convertible | |
1967 | Triumph | TR5 Convertible | |
1971 | Porsche | 911E Sportomatic | |
1975 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche Convertible | |
1970 | Mercedes-Benz | 280SE 3.5 Convertible | |
1977 | Rolls-Royce | Camargue | |
1967 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 Grosser | |
1964 | Alfa Romeo | Giulietta Sprint Speciale | |
1932 | Delage | D8S Coupe | |
1925 | Bentley | 3-litre Supersport | |
Motor History | 1972 | Lola | T290 |
1973 | Porsche | 911 RS Rally | |
1967 | Lancia | Fulvia HF | |
1965 | Alfa Romeo | 105 GTA 1600 | |
1963 | Jaguar | E-Type Low-drag | |
1972 | Porsche | 911 ST | |
1971 | Ferrari | Daytona Competition Coupe | |
2016 | Aston Martin | V12 Vantage GT3 | |
Preservation | 1969 | Ford | Mustang Boss 429 |
1964 | Porsche | 911 Coupe | |
1973 | Porsche | 911 2.4E Coupe | |
1972 | Ferrari | Dino 246GTS | |
1959 | Citroen | 2CV | |
1962 | Aston Martin | DB4 Series 4 | |
1973 | Ferrari | Daytona | |
1975 | Lamborghini | Urraco 300 | |
1963 | Lancia | Flamminia Pininfarina Coupe | |
1965 | ISO | Grifo | |
1960 | Ferrari | 250GT Coupe | |
Supercar | 1994 | McLaren | F1 |
2007 | Ferrari | 599 GTB | |
2004 | Porsche | Carrera GT | |
2005 | Mercedes-Benz | SLR McLaren | |
2000 | BMW | Z8 | |
1984 | Ferrari | Testarossa | |
1989 | Ferrari | F40 | |
1984 | Ferrari | 288 GTO | |
1977 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400 | |
1984 | DeTomaso | Pantera GT5 | |
1985 | Lamborghini | Countach 5000QV | |
1979 | Ferrari | 512BB | |
Display | 1981 | Williams F1 | FW07 |
2021 | Bentley | Continental GT3 | |
2021 | Bentley | Continental Coupe | |
2020 | Porsche | 911 GT2 RS race | |
2020 | Porsche | 911 GT2 RS MR | |
2021 | Aston Martin | Vantage GT3 race | |
2021 | Aston Martin | Vantage | |
2022 | Formula 1 | Grand Prix car | |
2017 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia Quadrifoglio | |
2021 | Alfa Romeo | GTAm | |
2020 | Lamborghini | Huracan STO | |
2021 | Rolls-Royce | Ghost Black Badge | |
2021 | Aston Martin | Vantage F1 | |
2021 | Pagani | Huayra | |
2021 | Bentley | Flying Spur W12 | |
2021 | Audi | e-tron S | |
2020 | Ferrari | Roma |